Locheed Hudson Vr and Vref speeds
 

Air Data Publications, of St Anne's-on-Sea, Lancashire used to publish copies of various military aircraft RAF Pilots Notes.
Anyone know where I could obtain/buy one for the Lockheed Hudson?
In particular I would like info on the recommended lift off speed at max BRW and flight manual recommended over-the-fence speed for normal amd one engine operation.

Know a fellow who owns one Centaurus, will try to find out today if possible.
'Tis also for sale, 500 hr engines (R2800's), new wiring and paint, needs instruments/radios and interior. Actually is a PV2, but believe the same performance.

Oddly enuff, I just happen to have the said notes for the Hudson V to hand!


Takeoff: @18,500lb, "the aircraft can be eased off the ground at 60 knots IAS, but in practice it has been found advisable to wait until a speed of approximately 65 knots has been attained."

Overload, use 15% flap and 70-75kts.

Climb at 100 kts, cruise climb at 118kts


Landing: 70% flap at 75kts, also with engine-out.


Hope that helps. :D

G'day ;)

Feather 3. Fantastic - thanks a million. Just the info that I needed.

411A. Thanks also for info. I think that the aircraft you are referring to is the Harpoon - a much beefed up version of the original Hudson. Thanks for offer of the handbook but not needed now. My first flight ever was in a Hudson in 1948. Sat on the freight floor with no seat belt along with a few other kids who went up on a short test flight from Camden, NSW.
No one mentioned how to clear one's ears and it hurt like hell.

Centaurus

Yes, you are quite right about the Harpoon. Much larger engines and much heaver, 33,000 pounds with a LOT of fuel...am told 14 hours worth at 240 knots/16,000ft.